Up-Converters Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers have successfully developed devices to convert infrared radiation into light usable by solar cells.
Rock Music Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency
According to researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London, pop and rock music can improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Anti-Wind Group Linked To Fossil Fuel : Greens
When it comes to anti-wind farm sentiment; many roads lead to the Waubra Foundation – and some of the roads from there lead to fossil fuel interests say the Greens.
Abolishing Carbon Tax No Cure For Power Price Woes
It’s becoming increasingly clear that should the carbon tax should be axed, any relief in electricity prices may not occur as soon or be as significant as electricity consumers may hope.
Terrajoule’s Energy Generation And Storage System
Terrajoule has raised USD $11.5 million in a Series A round of funding for its distributed energy generation and energy storage solution.
NASA’s CubeSat Solar Sail RFI
A recent RFI from NASA calls for information on suppliers able to produce solar sail systems suitable for use with CubeSats.
Microsoft Signs Major Wind Power PPA
Microsoft has announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to buy all of the energy produced by the 110MW Keechi Wind Farm project.
Copper Oxide Solar Cell Comeback?
Copper oxide was one of the first materials used in solar cells, but fell by the wayside due to issues with efficiency. It may make a return.
California Valley Solar Ranch Completed
NRG Energy and SunPower Corp. have announced the completion of the 250MW California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR).
Solar Casting Out The Darkness
Imagine living in deep shadows for months at a time. A village that experiences this has found a novel way to use solar power.